Join us for a two day workshop in March to explore the world of linocut! Colors, layers, shapes, carving, pressing, and more! Pull back your paper to a delightful surprise every time you come in.

Taught by local printmaker William Cook, this workshop meets from 5:00pm - 7:00pm on March 21 & 28, and is open to adults of any skill level. All materials provided by Happy Time.

No experience is necessary. Students who have already taken Linocut 101 are welcome to return to explore more with soft cut linoleum under the guidance of a teaching artist!

Register Here

This winter is your chance to learn how to crochet! Students will learn several basic stitches, how to turn around, and how to work in both straight and round forms. Scarves, hats, and washcloths, here we come!

Join teacher Amy Kramer Hawks, who has a BA in Vocal Performance and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Design and Instruction. She works as an educator in Seattle Public Schools and at the Seattle Aquarium as a Marine Interpreter.

This class meets from 12:00pm to 12:50pm on March 8, 15, and 22, and is open to kids ages 8-12.

All supplies are included, no experience necessary.

Cost: $80-96

This class runs in partnership with the Issaquah Community Center and meets at the Issaquah Community Center. Registration opens December 2, 2024. Register here.

Explore the beautiful world of handmade books! Students will design and decorate their own canvas covers using paints, markers, stamps, and stencils. They will then create the book sections (signatures) with their preferred paper stock, and hand sew them into their canvas covers.

This class is a fun exploration of color and experimentation with various painting techniques for artists of all levels. Everyone will go home with their own unique creative masterpiece!

Join teacher Nikki Mason, who has a Master’s in Art Administration and serves as a longtime art docent in the Issaquah School District. She enjoys working in many art mediums including acrylic paint, watercolor, pen and ink, mixed media, printmaking, bookmaking, as well as paper and fiber arts.

This class meets from 11:00am to 11:50am on March 8, 15, and 22, and is open to kids ages 9-12.

All supplies are included, no experience necessary.

Cost: $80-96

This class runs in partnership with the Issaquah Community Center and meets at the Issaquah Community Center. Registration opens December 2, 2024. Register here.

An engaging art class for students who want to learn and explore the fundamentals of art, such as color, shapes, and dimension, through dynamic drawing projects. Drawing skills are a creative supercharger that kids can carry with them for life!

Join teacher Adam Kenney, who has a BFA in Studio Art and an MFA in Digital Art. He is an adjunct professor at Seattle Pacific University, where he is teaching oil painting, color, and two-dimensional art and design.

This class meets from 10:00am to 10:50am on March 8, 15, and 22, and is open to kids ages 7-10.

All supplies are included, no experience necessary.

Cost: $80-96

This class runs in partnership with the Issaquah Community Center and meets at the Issaquah Community Center. Registration opens December 2, 2024. Register here.

Join us for a two day workshop to explore the world of linocut! Colors, layers, shapes, carving, pressing, and more! Pull back your paper to a delightful surprise every time you come in.

Taught by local printmaker William Cook, this workshop meets from 5:00pm - 7:00pm on February 28 and March 7, and is open to adults of any skill level.

This series will focus on using professional grade (hard) linoleum, and focus on multi-layered reduction techniques. Previous experience is helpful, including the Linocut 101 workshop at Happy Time, but not required.

All materials provided by Happy Time.

Register Here

If you are an artist or part of a small art organization that is looking to jumpstart or refresh an approach to grantseeking, these workshops are for you!

Art grants in King County and in WA State as a whole are changing rapidly, due to the advent of Doors Open, the Creative District program, and the changing post-pandemic philanthropic landscape.

At Happy Time, you can learn with Ali Marcus, who has coached and trained grantwriters for 12 years, and taught workshops across the state. She brings deep experience working in all manner of fundraising and strategic planning, facilitating board discussions and retreats, as well as serving on boards.

Moreover, she is a serial small business entrepreneur and lifelong professional artist who has lived and breathed your experience as a creative person who has stumbled into the world of fundraising, nonprofits, business, and administration out of necessity. She knows - you can learn how to thrive here!

Sign up for workshops a la carte, or choose the discounted option for the whole series of four workshops. As with all Happy Time workshops, these groups are kept small and designed to foster personal connections among the attendees. All workshops are in person only.

Each workshop meets on a Friday from 11am-12:30pm. The first 15 minutes are meet-and-greet, and the workshop is 75 minutes long.

Individual workshop fee: $75 per person (select the workshop of your choice to purchase)

Full series fee (for all four days): $250 per person (no longer available)

February 7 - Art Grants: Prospects and Plans (no longer available)

In the sea of possibility, how do you focus in on the right opportunities? One of the biggest time crushers in grantwriting is spending hours on a grant proposal for an opportunity that was never a good fit for your needs. Learn how to find and qualify prospects, and what types of approaches help you make the most of your very limited time.

February 14 - Art Grants: Strong Goals and Case for Support (no longer available)

There are fundamental building blocks that grantmakers look for when they decide what merits funding, and surprisingly little of it has to do with the artistic process or the creative spark. Explore what makes a strong case for support and how your project or program can build one.

March 21 - Art Grants: Budgets (no longer available)

The way you envision and share financial information is a core piece of the puzzle. In this workshop you will learn about different types of budgets and how to build a budget that highlights your work in a clear and easy to digest format.

March 28 - Art Grants: Long Term Success

Securing funding for one project, as artists often do, is often much simpler than looking at the bigger picture. In this workshop, you will learn about some keys to long term success in grantseeking, such as strong outcomes, diversified funding sources, and the role that relationship building plays in your ecosystem.

Paper is a versatile art form, with so many ways to create beauty, intrigue, and pure fun.

In this beginner class we will go over the basics of paper crafting and folding. From origami to decoupage, kids will try their hand at multiple styles and techniques. This three week series is a perfect fit or any kids who love to make things with their hands, new creative inspiration, and hanging out in groups making art.

Taught by local artist and poet Dani Flanary, this workshop meets from 4:15pm to 5:15pm on January 27, February 3, and February 10, and is open to kids ages 7-9.

All materials provided by Happy Time.

No experience is necessary.

Register Here

Do you like making paper snowflakes? Join this unique class to learn about different types of symmetry while creating art - from hearts to Avengers masks!

Join teacher Amy Kramer Hawks, who has a BA in Vocal Performance and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Design and Instruction. She works as an educator in Seattle Public Schools and at the Seattle Aquarium as a Marine Interpreter.

This class meets from 12:00pm to 12:50pm on January 25, February 1, and February 8, and is open to kids ages 8-12.

All supplies are included, no experience necessary.

Cost: $80-96

This class runs in partnership with the Issaquah Community Center and meets at the Issaquah Community Center. Registration opens December 2, 2024. Register here.

A fun, easygoing introduction to the basics of this beautiful art form. Students will learn about various techniques, such as (wet on wet, wet on dry, and resist), and will explore the complexities of color theory in an age appropriate way. Learning to work in watercolor helps boost artistic and creative skills for life!

Join teacher Nikki Mason, who has a Master’s in Art Administration and serves as a longtime art docent in the Issaquah School District. She enjoys working in many art mediums including acrylic paint, watercolor, pen and ink, mixed media, printmaking, bookmaking, as well as paper and fiber arts.

This class meets from 11:00am to 11:50am on January 25, February 1, and February 8, and is open to kids ages 7-9.

All supplies are included, no experience necessary.

Cost: $80-96

This class runs in partnership with the Issaquah Community Center and meets at the Issaquah Community Center. Registration opens December 2, 2024. Register here.

An engaging art class for students who want to learn and explore the fundamentals of art, such as color, shapes, and dimension, through dynamic drawing projects. Drawing skills are a creative supercharger that kids can carry with them for life!

Join Adam Kenney, who has a BFA in Studio Art and an MFA in Digital Art. He is an adjunct professor at Seattle Pacific University, where he is teaching oil painting, color, and two-dimensional art and design.

This class meets from 10:00am to 10:50am on January 25, February 1, and February 8, and is open to kids ages 10-13.

All supplies are included, no experience necessary.

Cost: $80-96

This class runs in partnership with the Issaquah Community Center and meets at the Issaquah Community Center. Registration opens on December 2, 2024. Register here.

Join us for a two day workshop in January to explore the world of linocut! Colors, layers, shapes, carving, pressing, and more! Pull back your paper to a delightful surprise every time you come in.

Taught by local printmaker William Cook, this workshop meets from 5:00pm - 7:00pm on January 24 & 31, and is open to adults of any skill level. All materials provided by Happy Time.

No experience is necessary. Students who have already taken Linocut 101 are welcome to return to explore more with soft cut linoleum under the guidance of a teaching artist!

Register Here

Do you know how to sew?!  Creativity meets skill-building by learning to sew…this class is designed to enhance fine motor skills and focused concentration through the art of hand-sewing.  

Taught by Susan Walker, this class meets from 5:00pm - 6:15pm on October 14, 21, and 28, and is open to kids in grades 1-3.

All supplies are included, no experience necessary. It is helpful to have taken Hand Sewing 101, but not required.

We will review the basics from Hand Sewing 101, and dive deeper into projects.  Choices include:

·       making a stuffy from a pattern;

·       using fabric markers to design, draw, trace, and sew a stuffy; 

·       make a wallet

·       make a pouch, purse or pocket

To support the creative endeavors, we provide a fabric ‘library’ filled with a variety of materials to choose from.  Each student receives a sewing kit equipped with all the necessary tools.   Safety is a priority, so we cover tips on the proper use of needles and scissors. 

Happy Time Studio features small group instruction to ensure every student has success exploring their creativity with confidence! 

Cost: $225 - THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT. Stay tuned in to our newsletter for the next one!

Reach out today to inquire about joining this class!

This camp is for ages 8-12, though teens are welcome, so please inquire if you have a teen who is interested and we may be able to customize!

Morning Music Camp (9:30am - 11:45am) - Learn to play guitar and write songs from the Beatles’ music!

Lunch (11:45am - 1:15pm) - Weather permitting, we will take kids to the park for lunch time

Afternoon Visual Art Camp (1:15pm - 3:30pm) - Explore key elements of visual art through printmaking!

Visit the Summer Camp page for all the details and to sign up!